Students studying outside of the CASL building
student works with professor in the digital arts lab
student works on excavated material in archaeology lab
Group photo during france study abroad trip
students working with professor attaching electrode brain cap for psychology course
students presenting their Arabic art work through the foreign language lab
students in a lecture
student pours liquid into beaker in a natural sciences chemistry lab
student presenting science poster to dean
students at study abroad site in Spain
Students participating in Model Arab League conference
Students excavating a dig site
students and faculty in a field class, netting from a river
Students working with professor on a class project outdoors
Four students around a table, chatting together.

Life at CASL

Educating tomorrow’s Difference Makers

At the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL), learning doesn’t end when class is dismissed—it begins there. Whether it’s uncovering ancient artifacts in Italy, researching life-saving treatments in a cutting-edge lab, or shaping policy alongside influential lawmakers, CASL students are living their education every day.

Here, classrooms extend into communities, cultures, and careers. Our faculty are mentors, collaborators, and guides, helping students turn their passions into purpose. With hands-on opportunities in the field, in the lab, and across the globe, CASL empowers students to think critically, act boldly, and graduate ready to lead.

This is life at CASL: immersive, inspiring, and designed for the world ahead.

Learning in the Community

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters is committed to impacting our community through collaborative projects and initiatives that connect students to real-world applications and allow faculty to contribute their expertise to solving today’s problems.

Inside Out Prison Exchange Program

High-Impact Practices (HIPs)

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters recognizes that the undergraduate student experience is about more than choosing a major and taking classes. So we provide hands-on experiences to undergraduates — seminars, engaging programs, and community experiences that go beyond or expand upon academic majors.

CASL High-Impact Practices

Research Opportunities

Research opportunities offer students additional academic experiences to enhance their education.

Leadership Opportunities, Student Organizations and Study Abroad

Broaden your horizons and learn to lead through involvement. CASL offers programs like Women in Learning in Leadership (WILL), dozens of student organizations and a variety of study abroad opportunities.

Women in Learning and Leadership (WILL)

Student Organizations

Study Abroad

Labs and Learning Centers

The University of Michigan-Dearborn prides itself on being the leaders and best which is why we offer the latest tools to help you succeed during your time here. Learn more about our labs and learning centers or visit the links below.

Geographic Information System (GIS) Resources

Resources for faculty and students who are looking to expand their understanding and use of GIS tools and analysis in classes, research, and administrative applications, both within CASL and across the campus.

GIS Resources